Who Is Coeur de Pirate?

Coeur de Pirate (real name Béatrice Martin) is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Quebec. Her music is an eclectic mix of French chanson and synth pop. She began playing the piano at the age of three and released her debut album in 2008. Since then, she has become one of Canada's most popular and successful singers. She has also collaborated with other artists, such as Vampire Weekend, Kiesza and Jean Leloup.

Early Life & Career Beginnings

Martin was born in 1989 in Montreal and began playing the piano at the age of three. At age 17, she started writing her own songs and performing them online. This eventually led to her being signed to Grosse Boîte record label when she was 18. In 2008, she released her debut album “Coeur de Pirate” which was certified gold in just two months. It also won her two Félix Awards for Best Album of the Year and Best Pop Album of the Year.

Breakthrough Success & Later Career

In 2011, Martin released her second album “Blonde” which became a huge success. It went double platinum in Canada and was nominated for eight Félix Awards. She also released “Trauma” in 2018 which received positive reviews from critics. In addition to her solo work, Martin has collaborated with other artists such as Vampire Weekend, Kiesza, Jean Leloup, and Cœur de pirate & Julien Doré.

Personal Life & Legacy

Martin is known for being outspoken about LGBT rights and has spoken publicly about being pansexual. She has also been outspoken on political issues such as the Quebec student protests in 2012. Martin has won numerous awards throughout her career including two Félix Awards and six SOCAN Awards. She is also one of Canada's most successful singers with numerous gold and platinum records to her name.